Löli

Actually a pleasant raspberry soda scent with citrus notes and saffron. Unfortunately, it's missing something. Therefore good for layering, perhaps with something resinous.

If you know Opuluxe, you know Patchouli Dust. Owning both makes little sense to me. Patchouli Dust is perhaps sweeter and earthier; both are spicy and woody.

Creamy spicy warm start, citrus hints with a slightly clove-like pimento touch. Well-dosed saffron, goes well with pimento, flowery jasmine takes over. Tonka bean and vetiver, with a tea-like note, form the finish. Overall not overdosed and rather well-balanced. Nothing exciting, but a nice companion for the day.

At first, I thought of liquorice. That was probably a mistake: it was almost resinous. Then oriental, cedarwood, ginger, and that is really amazing. Then, surprise, it becomes very cinnamon-heavy. And then something very strong emerges that I know but can't name - probably Peru balsam. And cardamom over and over again. The cinnamon unmistakably takes charge. After hours, I experience a lot of warm wood, yet not as sweet as described in some places. Everything is wonderfully rounded and harmonious, quite rare. Finale: Not really my usual preference, but what a thing!

It starts off fruity, citrusy, green, and summery. One of those scents that immediately captivate you. Raspberry in a green fragrance—I can't recall having encountered that before. The greenness apparently comes from the birch, and the jasmine reminds me once again of the one-dinar bouquets in Tunisia. The pepper is not very prominent and is replaced in the base by vanilla, musk, and oud anyway. Oud is often too much for me, but here it doesn't bother me. I don't really know why I've taken such a liking to these green scents.

I treated myself to Caden, blind, based solely on the scent notes. (I had saved up a bit, after all.) And: I was not disappointed, phew! And I must completely agree with my esteemed previous reviewer, it feels like Black Karak, only that one is gentler than this Korean. It's no wonder, as both fragrances are by the same perfumer. During the cold spell in June, it will be used a few more times, but then off to summer hibernation with it.

What the layperson knows as absinthe is the green fairy, this alcoholic wormwood with fennel and/or anise. The connoisseur knows the scent of wormwood without anise and fennel. This comes from the plant with the botanical name Artemisia Absinthium. This plant is surrounding the bottle in the photo; those branched leaves. If you rub a leaf between your fingers and smell it, you have Nasomatto's Absinth in its purest form. In addition, there are earthy and warm woody notes. When I lie in my deck chair, a hint of this herb wafts toward me. For me, it is in the same category as Nudiflorum. Exciting fragrances, not for every occasion and every nose. After nearly an hour, it immediately smells on the skin like Assenzio by L'Erbolario. It becomes slightly sweet.

Much beauty from the little bouquet of spices. Almost too spicy at the start, it becomes round, warm, and woody, always accompanied by coriander and saffron, and layered with thyme. Musk, cinnamon, and leather make it tame and approachable compared to the opening. For me, one of my top fragrance experiences. The best Pana Dora I have tried so far. Not necessarily my usual preference, but this one wins me over. Vibe: A short summer walk in Hildegard von Bingen's herb garden, behind the monastery walls.

Always on the search for the ultimate fragrance. A scent that tolerates no other gods besides itself. It comes very close to this standard of mine, this fugue of black teas, coffee, saffron, which does not dominate and remains noticeably in the background, like a character from a Nouveau Roman by Robbe-Grillet, leather, and woods. Plus a tiny bit of spice. Too bad one cannot walk past oneself; except in films. After days, I can still sense this great creation on my pillow. At the equinox, when astronomical autumn begins, it will be time; until then, save, save, save.

Immediately smoky, leathery, resinous, woody, incense and birch tar set the tone and a rough form of oud pushes its way in, oh yes and don't forget the tea without sugar. A purely tart piece, without any perspective. Everything thrown in that gives a dark image. Despite saffron, not for me. Nothing inspiring. Balance in the sense of 'everything remains dark'. I don't want to smell like this all day.

Tested this one and its little brother. I decided on this one, not because the other was inferior in any way, except that this one had a touch more intensity. But the other would likely have done just as well. She was the one who decided. This saffron fragrance with its cherry reminds me of Silver Saffron, which, however, replaced the fruit with a raspberry, but also has fruity, floral, and oriental notes, with the difference that for some reason she goes absolutely crazy for Silver Saffron in a positive way. It is interesting that my skin, having sprayed all three mentioned in the morning, was still giving off distinct wafts of scent after 22 hours.

A powerful fragrance, aesthetic: resinous, floral, fruity, spicy, plus a sweet oud; from the heart note onwards, it turns green. I perceive all of this. In my opinion, the fragrance does not limit itself, it is all-in-one, an all-rounder. It is intense, exciting, and a nice-to-have for everyone, provided that diversity is the credo of the hour.

I have a sample of Gardez. Anyone looking for a very pleasant, unusual fragrance will find an interesting change in this sweet scent dominated by a popcorn note. Different but unobtrusive. Over time, blackcurrant actually creeps in. A bit of woodiness, leather is only quite weak. Use during the day and not for every occasion. It is not at the top of my wishlist, but definitely on my watch list.

Shimmering heat on this spring day. Walking with my loved one past slopes filled with flowers and wild herbs into the vineyards, letting the warm wind blow through our clothes. No rush, everything is peaceful and quiet, only the chirping of birds and the occasional hum of busy insects. This fragrance fits perfectly into this mood.

I immediately experience intensely creamy caramel candies; not the cheap, soft ones for chewing, but the ones for sucking. Gourmand. The transition to oud, then vanilla, is seamless. There is also a light leather note. Caramel reigns supreme over everything. It remains present for a very long time. Great fragrance, a nice-to-have, not a must. I like it, she's so-so about it. I prefer Black Karak, which I plan to get for the autumnal equinox.

The rose comes through immediately, unmistakably; not just in the middle. I do not smell saffron; perhaps I have too many saffron scents that smell more intense. Although it is not in the fragrance description, it seems earthy to me. I also experience canned peeled tomatoes after some time. Ylang-ylang and guaiac wood emerge after a while. (Among others, I have fragrance oils with ylang-ylang and guaiac from India at home.) I struggle with Ugolini scents; the ones I have tested are hard for me to like, but in the dry down, it becomes really beautiful and harmonious; one that you have to keep sniffing. But that is not enough for me.

Dessert with raspberry becomes the appetizer, followed by a bouquet of fragrant roses. First, a small cup of black tea. The whole thing on an elegant wooden board. It smells like the 'Kräuterhex' (herb witch) at the Freiburg Cathedral Square. It gains momentum towards the drydown. The fragrance is pleasant if you let it develop. A 'small' obstacle is the price.

I can confirm the whisky. Then a fire is started and green and woody materials are made to smolder. That's how it smelled when we smoked lianas (for lack of anything else) in the forest as children (8-11). It feels like it stays at that level, so I'm missing a bit of the warmth. Still really cool.

I imagined it differently. There are many positive reviews elsewhere, but for me, it is hard to grasp. It just doesn't click. Sweetish, woody with musk. No highs, but also no lows. Not enough for me. A pity about the name.

A delight for anyone who likes saffron accompanied by cherry (or almond or sour cherry and the like) and that doesn't break the bank. The peppery note doesn't make it rough, but shows that it's potent. Every now and then, I am reminded of my mother's little pots of violets and the small bouquets of jasmine in Tunisia for - back then - one dinar. Good balance. It also has leather and tonka. I experience everything that is listed, and that's not often the case; I'm just not very familiar with mimosa. I find it incredibly strong and am seriously considering it, even if she is on strike because of the saffron.